SA-1000K & SA-3000K Series
Pure Sine Wave Inverter
User’s Manual
Table of Contents
1. Important Safety Information.………………………………………………
1
1-1
General Safety Precautions……………………………………………
1
1-2
Battery Precautions………………………..…………………………..
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2. Features………………………………………………………………………...
2
2-1
Application……………………………………………………………….
2
2-2
Electrical Performance…………………………………………………
3~4
2-3
Mechanical Drawings…………………………………………………..
5~6
3. Introduction……………………………………………………………………
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3-1
Front Panel operation….……………………………………………...
7~10
3-2
Rear Panel operation.…………………………………………………
11~12
3-3
Protections Features……………………………………………………
12
3-4
Installation……………………………………………………………….
13
3-5
Making DC Wiring Connections ……………………………………...
14~16
3-6
AC Safety Grounding…………………………………………………..
17
3-7
Inverter Operation………………………………………………………
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4. Troubleshooting guide………………………………………………………
19
5. Maintenance……………………………………………………………………
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6. Warranty………………………………………………………………………..
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1. Important Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Before using the Inverter, read and save the safety
instructions.
1-1. General Safety Precautions
1-1-1. Do not expose the Inverter to rain, snow, spray, bilge or dust.
To reduce risk of hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation
openings. Do not install the Inverter in a zero-clearance compartment.
Overheating may result.
1-1-2. To avoid a risk of fire and electronic shock, make sure that existing
wiring is in good electrical condition and not undersized.
Do not operate the Inverter with damaged or substandard Wiring.
1-1-3. There are some components in the inverter can cause arcs and sparks.
To prevent from fire or explosion, do not put batteries, flammable
materials, or anything should be ignition–protected around the inverter.
1-2. Precautions When Working with Batteries
1-2-1. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, you shall wash it out with soap
and water immediately. If battery acid contacts your eyes, you shall
wash it out with cold running water for at least 20 minutes and get
medical attention immediately.
1-2-2. Never smoke or make a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or
the engine.
1-2-3. Do not drop a metal tool on the battery. The resulting spark or
short-circuit on the battery of other electrical part may cause an
explosion.
1-2-4. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces,
and watches when operating with a lead-acid batteries.
Doing so may cause short circuit and very high temperature, which can
melt metal items and even burn you.
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2. Features
Pure sine wave output (THD < 3%)
Output frequency：50 / 60Hz switch selections
Input & output fully isolated design
Power Saving Mode to conserve energy
High efficiency 89~94%
Driving highly reactive & capacitive loads at start moment
Tri-Color indicators show input voltage & output load level
Loading controlled cooling fan
Advanced microprocessor
Protection：Input low voltage
Low battery alarm
Overload
Short circuit
Input over voltage
Over temperature
2-1. Application
2-1-1. Power tools – circular saws, drills, grinders, sanders, buffers, weed
and hedge trimmers, air compressors, etc.
2-1-2. Office equipment – computers, printers, monitors, facsimile machines,
scanner, etc.
2-1-3. Household appliances – vacuum cleaners, fans, fluorescent and
incandescent lights, shavers, sewing machines.
2-1-4. Kitchen appliances – coffee makers, blenders, ice markers, toasters,
etc.
2-1-5. Industrial equipment – metal halide lamp, high – pressure sodium lamp,
etc.
2-1-6. Home entertainment electronics – television, VCRs, video games,
stereos, musical instruments, satellite equipment, etc.
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2-2. Electrical Performance
Specification
Item
Model No.
SA-1000K-112
SA-1000K-124
Continuous Output Power
1000W
Maximum Output Power
1100W
Surge Rating (Max)
2000W
Input voltage
12V
24V
100 / 110 / 120V
Output Voltage
Frequency
50 / 60Hz
(Switch Selectable)
Output Waveform
+/- 5%
+/- 0.05%
Pure Sine Wave ( THD < 3% )
Efficiency (full load) Max. *1
89.0%
92.0%
No Load Current Draw (Max.)
1.43A
0.75A
Stand-By Current Draw (Max.)
0.25A
0.15A
10.5-15
21.0-30
VDC
VDC
Input Voltage Regulation
Input Level Indicator
Red / Orange / Green
LED
Load Level Indicator
Failure Indicator
Protection
Remote Control Unit
Red LED
Overload, Short Circuit, Reverse Polarity (Fuse),
Over / Under Input Voltage, Over Temperature.
S-R8, S-R6-12, S-R6-24
Optional
Safety Certification
UL458
EMC
FCC Class A
Operating Temperature Range
0 - 40 ℃
Storage Temperature Range
-30℃ to 70℃
Cooling
Loading controlled cooling fan
Dimensions
383(L)*182(W)*88(H)mm / 15.08(L)*7.17(W)*3.46(H) Inch
Weight
4 kg / 8.8 Lbs.
Note: The specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Model No.
Specification
Item
SA-3000K-112
SA-3000K-124
Continuous Output Power
3000W
Maximum Output Power
3300W
Surge Rating (Max)
6000W
Input voltage
12V
24V
100 / 110 / 120V
Output Voltage
Frequency
50 / 60Hz
(Switch Selectable)
Output Waveform
+/- 5%
+/- 0.05%
Pure Sine Wave ( THD < 3% )
Efficiency (full load) Max. *1
88.0%
91.0%
No Load Current Draw (Max)
3.0A
1.6A
Stand-By Current Draw (Max)
0.55A
0.35A
10.5-15
21.0-30
VDC
VDC
Input Voltage Regulation
Input Level Indicator
Red / Orange / Green
LED
Load Level Indicator
Failure Indicator
Protection
Red LED
Overload, Short Circuit, Reverse Polarity (Fuse),
Over / Under Input Voltage, Over Temperature.
Remote Control Unit
S-R8, S-R6-12, S-R6-24
Optional
Safety Cert.
Meet UL458
EMC
FCC Class A
Operating Temperature Range
0 - 40 ℃
Storage Temperature Range
-30℃ to 70℃
Cooling
Loading controlled cooling fan
Dimensions
452(L)*208(W)*166(H)mm / 17.80(L)*8.18(W)*6.53(H) Inch
Weight
9.8 kg / 22 Lbs.
Note: The specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1. This test condition is normal DC input (13.5V) and Temperature 25℃.
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2-3. Mechanical Drawings
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3. Introduction
This power inverter series is one of the most advanced line of mobile AC power
systems. To get the most effective power inverter, it must be installed and used
properly.
Please read the instructions of this manual before you install and operate
this model.
3-1. Front Panel Operations：
3-1-1. Front view：
3-1-2. ON / OFF/ REMOTE (Main) switch：
a.
b.
Before installing the inverter, you need to ensure the main switch
must be “OFF”.
Before using the remote unit, you need to ensure the main switch
must be “REMOTE”.
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3-1-3. Input Level：Display Input Voltages
LED Status
DC 12V
DC 24V
RED Slow Blink
10.3~10.6
20.5~21.2
RED
10.6~11.0
21.2~21.8
ORANGE
11.0~12.1
21.8~24.1
GREEN
12.1~14.2
24.1~28.6
ORANGE Blink
14.2~15.0
28.6~30.0
OVER RED Blink
15.0
30.0
3-1-4. Load Level：Display AC Loads (Watts)
LED status
DARK
GREEN
ORANGE
RED
RED BLINK
SA-1000K
0 ~ 80W
80 ~ 330W
330 ~ 750W
750 ~ 960W
Over 960W
SA-3000K
0 ~ 240W
240 ~ 990W
990 ~ 2250W 2250 ~ 2880W
Over 2880W
3-1-5. AC Frequency：Selected by “S4” Dip Switch
Frequency
S4
50 HZ
OFF
60 HZ
ON
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3-1-6. Status：Display Power & Fault Status
Green LED
LED Signal
Status
Solid
Power OK
Slow Blink
Power Saving
Red LED
LED Signal
Status
Fast Blink
OVP
Slow Blink
UVP
Intermittent Blink



Solid
OTP
OLP
3-1-7. Power Saving Mode: Power Saving Mode is adjustable and
set by the Dip Switches, S1, S2 and S3 on the front panel.
Example: With the watt setting at 15W, a 15W↑ load will make the
inverter operate normally, a 15W↓ load will enter into the Power
saving mode.
SA-1000K
SA-3000K
S1
S2
S3
DISABLE
DISABLE
OFF
OFF
OFF
20W
40W
ON
OFF
OFF
40W
80W
OFF
ON
OFF
55W
125W
ON
ON
OFF
75W
170W
OFF
OFF
ON
95W
210W
ON
OFF
ON
115W
245W
OFF
ON
ON
135W
280W
ON
ON
ON
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3-1-8. AC outlets (available):
North America (GFCI)
NEMA 5-15R
Australia / New Zealand
NEMA 5-20R
Continental European
United Kingldom
Universal
IEC-1
IEC-2
HARD WIRE
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3-2. Rear Panel Operations
3-2-1. Remote Port:
The SA Series Inverter is compatible with any of the remote controllers,
S-R8, S-R6-12, S-R6-24 .
Before using the remote unit, you need to ensure the main switch is in
the “REMOTE” position and the input voltage of the power inverter is
the same as it of the remote unit.
3-2-2. Fan Ventilation:
Be sure to keep it a distance (at least 1 inch) form surrounding things.
3-2-3. DC Input Terminal：
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Connect DC input terminal to 12V / 24V battery or the other power sources.
【＋】represents positive, and【－】represents negative. Reverse polarity
connection will blow the internal fuse and may damage the inverter permanently.
DC Input Voltage
Minimum
Maximum
Model
12 V
10.5
15.0
24 V
21.0
30.0
3-2-4. Use wire # 8 AWG to connect Chassis ground with vehicle chassis.
WARNING!
Operating the inverter without a proper ground
Connection may cause an electrical hazard.
3-3. Protections Features:
DC Input (VDC)
Model
Over Voltage
Shutdown
Under
Voltage
Over Temperature Protection
Under Voltage
Shut-
Restart
Alarm
down
Restart
12 V
15.3V
14.3V
11.0V
10.2V
12.7V
24 V
30.6V
28.8V
22.0V
20.3V
25.2V
INTERIOR
Shutdown
70℃
Restart
45℃
HEAT SINK
Shutdown
90℃
Restart
60℃
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3-4. Installation
The power inverter should be installed in an environment that meets the
following requirements：
3-4-1. Dry – Do not allow water to drip on or enter into the inverter.
3-4-2. Cool – Ambient air temperature should be between 0℃ and 40℃, the
cooler the better.
3-4-3. Safe – Do not install the inverter in a battery compartment or other
areas where flammable fumes may exist, such as fuel storage areas or
engine compartments.
3-4-4. Ventilated –Keep the inverter a distance (as least 1 inch) away from
surrounding things. Ensure the ventilation shafts on the rear and the
bottom of the unit are not obstructed.
3-4-5. Dust – Do not install the Inverter in a dusty environments
The dust can be inhaled into the unit when the cooling fan is working.
3-4-6. Close to batteries – Avoid excessive cable lengths. Do not install the
Inverter in the same compartment as batteries.
Use the recommended wire lengths and sizes (see section 3-5).
Do not mount the Inverter where it will be exposed to the gases
produced by the battery. These gases are very corrosive, and
prolonged exposure will damage the Inverter.
WARNING!
Shock Hazard. Before proceeding further, carefully
check that the Inverter is NOT connected to any
batteries, and that all wiring is disconnected from any
electrical sources. Do not connect the output terminals
of the Inverter to an incoming AC source.
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3-5. DC Wiring Connections
Follow this procedure to connect the battery cables to the DC input terminals
of the Inverter.
The cables should be as short as possible (less than 10 feet
/ 3 meters ideally) and large enough to handle the required current in
accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to the
installation. Cables that are not an adequate gauge (too narrow) or too long
will deteriorate inverter performance such as poor surge capability and
frequent low-input voltage warnings and shutdowns.
These low input voltage warnings are due to DC voltage drop across the
cables from the inverter to the batteries. The longer and narrower the cables,
the greater the voltage drop.
Increasing DC cable size helps improve the situation. SAMLEX AMERICA
INC. recommends the following cables for optimum inverter performance.
Model No
Wire AWG
Inline Fuse
SA-1000K-112
#2
150 A
SA-1000K-124
#4
80 A
SA-3000K-112
# 4/0
400 A
SA-3000K-124
# 2/0
200 A
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3-5-1. Connect the cables to the power input terminals on the rear panel of
the inverter. The red terminal is represents positive (+) and black
terminal represents negative (-). Insert the cables into the terminals
and tighten the screw to clamp the wires securely.
WARNING!
Ensure all the DC connections are tight (torque
to 9 – 10 ft-lbs, 11.7 – 13 Nm). Loose connections
may cause overheat and fire.
WARNING!
The installation of a fuse must be on a positive cable.
Failure to place a fuse on “+” cables running between
the inverter and battery may cause damage to the
inverter and will void warranty.
Also, use only high quality copper wire and keep cable length short, a
maximum of 3 - 6 feet.
Battery to inverter cable connection
AWG#2 - #6
Do not place anything between
battery cable lug and terminal surface.
Assemble exactly as shown.
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Battery to inverter cable connection
SPRING WASHER
PVC WIRE
Do not place anything between
battery cable lug and terminal surface.
Assemble exactly as shown.
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3-6. AC Safety Grounding
The AC output ground wire should go to the grounding point for your loads
(for example, a distribution panel ground bus ).
3-6-1. Neutral Grounding (GFCI’S):
3-6-1-1. 120V models: The neutral conductor of the AC output circuit
of the Inverter is automatically connected to the safety
ground during inverter operation. This conforms to National
Electrical Code requirements that separately derived from AC
sources (such as inverters and generators) which have their
neutral conductors tied to ground in the same way as the
neutral conductors from the utility tied to ground at the AC
breaker panel. For models configured with a transfer relay,
while AC utility power is present and the Inverter is in bypass
mode, this connection (the neutral of the Inverter’s AC output
to input safety ground) is not present so that the utility
neutral is only connected to ground at your breaker panel,
as required.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
Installations in Recreational Vehicles (for North American approvals) will
require GFCI protection of all branch circuit connected to the AC output of
the hardwire terminal equipped with Inverter. In addition, electrical codes
require GFCI protection of certain receptacles in residential installations.
While the pure sine wave output of the Inverter is equivalent to the
waveform provided by utilities, compliance with UL standards requires us to
test and recommend specific GFCI.
Samlex America Inc. has tested the following GFCI – protected 20A
receptacles and found that they functioned properly when connected to the
output of the Inverter.
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3-7. Inverter Operation
To operate the power inverter, use the ON / OFF switch on the Front panel to
turn the power on. Then the power inverter is ready to deliver AC power to
your loads. If there is several loads use, turn them on separately after the
inverter is “ON” in order to prevent OVP resulted from the surge power.
3-7-1. Set the power switch to “ON” position and the buzzer will send out
“Beep” sounds at the moment. Then the inverter will make selfdiagnosis, and the LED’s indicators will also appear various colors.
Finally the buzzer will “Beep” again and the Input Level and Status
LED indicators will turn to “Green” color, then the inverter starts to
work successfully.
3-7-2. Set the power switch to the OFF position, then the inverter stops and
all the lights go Off.
3-7-3. Set the power inverter switch to ON position and turn the test load On.
The inverter should supply power to the load. If you plan to
accurately measure the true output r.m.s. voltage of the inverter, a
meter such as FLUKE 45 BECKMAN 4410 or TRIPLETT 4200 must be
used.
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4. Troubleshooting
WARNING!
Do not open or disassemble the Inverter.
Attempting to service the unit yourself may cause the
risk of electrical shock or fire.
Problems and Symptoms
Possible Cause
Solutions
a. Blinking fast
Over input voltage
( OVP )
Check input voltage.
Reduce input voltage.
b. Blinking slowly
Low input voltage
( UVP )
Recharge battery.
Check connections
and the cable.
c. Blinking Intermittently
Thermal shutdown
( OTP )
Improve ventilation.
Make sure ventilation
shafts in the inverter
are not obstructed.
Lower ambient
temperature.
d. Solid ON
Short circuit or Wiring Check AC wiring for
error
short circuit.
Overload (OLP)
Reduce the load.
“No AC Power Output”
STATUS illuminates the red LED
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5. Maintenance
To keep your inverter operating properly, there is very little maintenance required.
You should clean the exterior periodically with a damp cloth to prevent
accumulation of dust and dirt. At the same time, tighten the screws on the DC
input terminals.
6. Warranty
We guarantee this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of 24 months from the date of purchase and will repair or replace any
defective power inverters if you directly returned them to us with postage paid.
Please note that Samlex America Inc. is only responsible for ensuring our
products are operational before delivering. This warranty will be considered void if
the unit has been misused, altered, or accidentally damaged. Samlex America Inc.
is not liable for anything that occurs as a result of the user’s fault.
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Samlex America Inc.
110-17 Fawcett Road, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 6V2 Canada
Toll free phone: 1-800-561-5885
Toll free fax: 1-888-814-5210
General Inquiries: [email protected]
WWW: http://www.samlexamerica.com
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